SBR Technologies, Inc.

In August 2000, a two Phase study was initiated by SBR Technologies, Inc. at the Southeast Berrien County Landfill (SEBCL). The SEBCL was experiencing reactor failures due to high COD and ammonia levels and the lack of diagnostic abilities.

Phase I activities focused on gathering the necessary facility specific information and providing essential personnel training to get the Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR) plant operating reliably. The main objectives for Phase I included:

Assist SEBCL in identifying the necessary equipment required for a new on site analytical laboratory
Determine the nitrifying capability of sludge from the full-scale SBR
Operate a laboratory scale SBR in the newly constructed SEBCL laboratory to obtain historical performance data
Conduct a detailed facility inspection
Provide SEBCL personnel with SBR operating skills using the laboratory reactor as a tool

The Phase II study began in March 2002 and is still ongoing. The main objectives of this project include:

Review existing data
Gather additional data as needed
Recommend operational changes to correct SBR issues
Establish a bench scale system
Conduct a capacity review
Conduct training seminars for SEBCL personnel
Complete a sensor and monitor calibration and upgrade
Assist SEBCL in environmental safety and health upgrades
Provide on-going on-call support